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Oct 6, 2021 Local News
Illumination Began in Kokura
The Kokura Illumination has begun in a part of central Kitakyushu City. The area is lit up with lights to celebrate the upcoming gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics world championsh...
Sep 9, 2021 Local News
Starflyer Extends Flight Simulator Experience Program
Star Flyer Inc. extended operations of its flight-simulator experience tours. The program attracted over 600 applicants in March, in which six guests dressed in Star Flyer pilot u...
Sep 1, 2021 Local News
Kitakyushu Marathon Applications Begin
Registration for the Kitakyushu Marathon 2022 will open today, September 1. The event seeks 11,000 runners for the main competition and 300 runners for the pair-relay race. This re...
Aug 25, 2021 Local News
Compost Made From Disposable Cups To Be Tested in Kitakyushu
A trial to make compost from used paper cups began in Kitakyushu City. Special paper cups made of biodegradable resin will be used at regional sports events, including games of Gir...
Aug 25, 2021 Local News
Kitakyushu Company Releases Anti-COVID Spray
Shabondama Soap Co., Ltd. in Kitakyushu City pre-released its alcohol-free disinfectant spray. The product uses potassium oleate, which can kill (99% efficacy) the COVID-19 virus w...
Aug 24, 2021 Local News
Mitsubishi Chemical To Build Emulsifier Factory in Kitakyushu
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation announced the opening of a new emulsifier factory in Kitakyushu City. Investing ¥6 billion, the company aims to increase its ‘Sugar Ester’ domestic ...
Jul 27, 2021 Local News
English Village Planned For Former Space World Site
The first "English Village" in Western Japan will open on the site of the former Space World in the spring of 2022. The educational attraction inside the outlet mall will be called...
Jul 19, 2021 Local News
Tanga Market (Kitakyushu) Redevelopment Plan Announced
Kitakyushu City announced a project outline of the redevelopment of the Tanga Ichiba market. The retro-style market for tourists and locals alike is also known as the “kitchen of K...
Jun 28, 2021 Local News
Census Shows Population Increase in Fukuoka and Decline in Kitakyushu
The preliminary data of the 2020 national census revealed that Fukuoka City experienced a five-year population growth of 4.9%, the fastest rate among the ordinance-designated citie...
Jun 18, 2021 Local News
Kitakyushu City To Issue SDGs Bonds
The Kitakyushu City SDGs Future Bonds would be the first such bonds issued by a local government in Japan. The city aims to sell approximately ¥10 billion bonds between September a...
